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Sandy City PD gets service animal

By gephardtdaily.com · May 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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A reflective utility vest and a glowing flashlight resting on a wooden surface, symbolizing guidance and light in the darkness, set against a blurred Utah suburban backdrop at twilight.
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Utah News spotted this story published May 20, 2026 at gephardtdaily.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

MAY, 20, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Sandy City Police Department is introducing its new certified service animal. “We’re excited to introduce our new service animal, Beacon (or some like to call him, Bacon)!,” the department's news release says.

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